Motors
How to Start a Preventative, Predictive Pump & Motor Maintenance Programme
Pumps and motors can be extended in life by performing preventative maintenance, thereby making your plant more efficient, productive, and profitable. Preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance quickly allows you to spot potential issues before they happen, protecting your investment and keeping you up and running (and profitable) for longer. However, in spite of the clear…
Read MoreMotor Rewinding Methods
Electric motors need rewinding when they experience catastrophic motor failure. This could be due to bearing failures or winding failures. There are two angles of approach when it comes to rewinding motors and motor rewinding methods: Traditional armature winding. Traditional techniques are generally considered to last longer. The alternative, or mechanical method. The alternative approach…
Read MoreMotor Winding Explored
Most mining, commercial, industrial, and military machines use electric motors as a critical part of their production and manufacturing. However, at some point all motors will need to be repaired or replaced. Understanding the mechanical basics of motor rewinding will help you make the best decision on which is required. An armature winding process helps…
Read MoreSA’s multi-million Vibrator Motor Test and Analysis Facility to open at CAW
With the official opening early next month, the Vibrator Motor Test Facility will be the first of its kind in South Africa. Costing a total of R1.4 million to design and build, it has been developed specifically to service the mining, petrochemical and maritime industries. This facility will be the only such facility in South Africa…
Read MoreCAW’s Load Test Facility Meets Industry Needs
CAW recently featured in the Maritime Review Africa publication, interviewed on it’s extensive facility upgrades and confirms it’s continuing to meet the needs of the oil and gas, as well as rail sectors. The completion of specific contracts for Tronox, De Beers, Petro SA, the South African Navy, and Chevron refinery, has seen significant…
Read MoreCAW repairs large 620kw electric motor
Cape Armature Winders (CAW) has recently completed the repair to a 620kw electric motor during one of its biggest routine maintenance and safety inspection projects for a client. Motor Specifications 620kw 6.6kva 328rpm Weight: 11tons Rotor Weight: 4.5tons Challenge In early discussions on the repair of this motor, the time frame was set at a…
Read MoreDealing with Motor Failures: Common Causes and Solutions
Protecting motor bearings and windings is the first step in preventing motor failures. If you want to make a plant manager’s day, just say: “Production’s down because a motor failed.” Fortunately, such situations can usually be overcome with some relatively simple techniques and straightforward solutions to protect the bearings and stator windings. These two vulnerable…
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